Surround yourself with the wonders of the Inca Empire and the vibrant traditions of the Andes on a journey that includes the villages and ancient ruins of the Sacred Valley, the World Heritage site of Machu Picchu, and the intriguing reed islands of Lake Titicaca.

Starting at: $5,687 * Price includes special offer * Includes airfare, taxes & all fees Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
 Andean woman walking near Chinchero. Credit: Christopher Newman
Andean woman walking near Chinchero. Credit: Christopher Newman
 Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
 The reed islands of the Uros people on Lake Titicaca
The reed islands of the Uros people on Lake Titicaca
 Textile artisans, Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco. Credit: Richard Stanoss
Textile artisans, Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco. Credit: Richard Stanoss
 Quechua woman out for an afternoon stroll. Credit: Lola Akinmade
Quechua woman out for an afternoon stroll. Credit: Lola Akinmade
 The historic city center of Cusco in Peru
The historic city center of Cusco in Peru
 Town square in Lima
Town square in Lima
 Llama at Machu Picchu
Llama at Machu Picchu
 An amazing view of Machu Picchu
An amazing view of Machu Picchu
 Exploring the site of Machu Picchu in Peru
Exploring the site of Machu Picchu in Peru
 The site of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley
The site of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley
 Uros women standing on a reed island on Lake Titicaca
Uros women standing on a reed island on Lake Titicaca
 The floating island of Los Uros on Lake Titicaca
The floating island of Los Uros on Lake Titicaca
 Reed village on Lake Titicaca
Reed village on Lake Titicaca

Legendary Peru: Andean Culture and Inca Treasures

11 days from $5,687 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

Surround yourself with the wonders of the Inca Empire and the vibrant traditions of the Andes on a journey that includes the villages and ancient ruins of the Sacred Valley, the World Heritage site of Machu Picchu, and the intriguing reed islands of Lake Titicaca.

or Call 855-330-1542

Tour Details

TOUR BROCHURE

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

This was a trip of a lifetime for me. Every detail was anticipated and taken care of, the pace was perfect, the sites and cities visited were just right. Our tour director was engaging and accommodating. I will definitely look to Smithsonian Journeys for my next travel adventure! 

- Cecile R.

This superior tour goes way beyond the requisite Machu Picchu stop, by introducing you to the complexity of Peruvian history, the breadth of Inca sites and architecture, Peruvian culture and art, and the issues facing Peru today. Fantastic educational experience! 

- Jo-Anne B.

Machu Picchu has been on my bucket list for many years. The entire area is a magical, mystical experience and actually being there did not disappoint. The Legendary Peru tour was an educational experience and exposed me to many cultures, practices, great ruins and a history of the country. 

- Al A.

We were surprised at how much activity was packed into our 10 day trip. It certainly provided us with great insight into life in Peru today along with the historical roots of today's Peruvian peoples. 

- Laura L.

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SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,687 - $1,595 Double
$6,882 - $1,830 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Orlando, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,987 - $1,595 Double
$7,182 - $1,830 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,087 - $1,595 Double
$7,282 - $1,830 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,187 - $1,595 Double
$7,382 - $1,830 Single
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Land only: Please call (855) 330-1542 to book land only pricing.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,995 - $1,695 Double
$6,190 - $1,930 Single
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SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,887 - $1,695 Double
$7,082 - $1,930 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Orlando, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,187 - $1,695 Double
$7,382 - $1,930 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,287 - $1,695 Double
$7,482 - $1,930 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,387 - $1,695 Double
$7,582 - $1,930 Single
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Land only: Please call (855) 330-1542 to book land only pricing.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,195 - $1,695 Double
$6,390 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,087 - $1,695 Double
$7,282 - $1,930 Single
Ask us a Question
Tour cost including airfare: Orlando, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,387 - $1,695 Double
$7,582 - $1,930 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,487 - $1,695 Double
$7,682 - $1,930 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,587 - $1,695 Double
$7,782 - $1,930 Single
Ask us a Question
Land only: Please call (855) 330-1542 to book land only pricing.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,395 - $1,695 Double
$6,590 - $1,930 Single
Ask us a Question

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,087 - $1,695 Double
$7,282 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Orlando, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,387 - $1,695 Double
$7,582 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,487 - $1,695 Double
$7,682 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,587 - $1,695 Double
$7,782 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only: Please call (855) 330-1542 to book land only pricing.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,395 - $1,695 Double
$6,590 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,887 - $1,695 Double
$7,082 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Orlando, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,187 - $1,695 Double
$7,382 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,287 - $1,695 Double
$7,482 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$6,387 - $1,695 Double
$7,582 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only: Please call (855) 330-1542 to book land only pricing.
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$5,195 - $1,695 Double
$6,390 - $1,930 Single
Make a Reservation

Price Notes

Price includes airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Please call if your city is not listed. Business Class upgrade on round-trip international flight: $1395 per person from Miami only (available in 2024 and 2025): $1895 from all other cities (only available in 2025). Upgrades are on request and pricing is subject to change. Air inclusive prices include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $692, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

This trip involves considerable walking uphill, on uneven terrain, and at sites of ancient ruins. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to the fullest. In addition, the high altitude of Lake Titicaca (12,500 feet) and Cuzco (11,150 feet) could pose problems for travelers with certain health conditions. You should consult with your physician if you have concerns.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.

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